We are a community trust – this means that we provide care to patients in their homes or in our community hospitals.
Your career as a Healthcare Assistant
You don't need previous experience, just a passion to learn and care for people. We’ll train you on the job, supporting you to be the best that you can be. Your training as a Healthcare Assistant will include basic nursing and therapy skills and we’ll support you to achieve achieving the Care Certificate.
With experience and further training, you could further your career in health care opening opportunities to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate. With the appropriate qualifications and experience, you could also go on to train as one of the many degree-level healthcare professionals such as a Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife or Therapist.
There are so many opportunities to progress with us!
“Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."
Our community hospitals, called Intermediate Care Units, support inpatients with short-term recovery and rehabilitation. We aim to provide a service that supports patients to live independently and return home when it is safe for them to do so.
Horizon Unit is a 38 bedded ward that provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall or an adjustment of complex medication.
SCFT is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
Medical, nursing, and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
Flexible working patterns offered across all services
Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates, and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Additional benefits
What else can we offer you apart from a great feeling of job satisfaction?
Flexible working patterns
Supportive learning environment
Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
You’ll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases the longer you’re in service.
Skills and personal characteristics needed to join us as a Healthcare Assistant
To be a Healthcare Assistant, you'll need to be:
caring and kind
cheerful and friendly
willing to be hands-on with patients
willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
able to follow instructions and procedures
able to work in a team but use your own initiative
You'll also need:
communication skills, including listening
organisation skills
observational skills
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached supporting documents.
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